Tesla Model 3 Ramp Up Aims to Compete with BMW 3 and Mercedes C

Re:Tesla Model 3 Ramp Up Aims to Compete with BMW 3 and Merc... by pc86 on Tuesday March 28, 2017 @12:13PM (#13977857)

Both BMW and Mercedes have models comparable to the Model 3 financially. I'm sure a 2-series or 3-series BMW, or CLA or C Class Mercedes far surpasses Tesla's build quality.

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Re:Tesla Model 3 Ramp Up Aims to Compete with BMW 3 and Merc... by lanna on Tuesday March 28, 2017 @12:16PM (#13977890)

they cost the same, but are they electric? otherwise, it is not apples to apples.

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Re:Tesla Model 3 Ramp Up Aims to Compete with BMW 3 and Merc... by pc86 on Tuesday March 28, 2017 @02:09PM (#13979048)

Of course they are. I don't care if the car I drive is electric, gasoline, diesel, biofuel, or hydrogen fuel cells. The majority of vehicle purchasers are the same. If you're in the market for a high end electric vehicle, your choices are a Tesla, an i8, and I think that's about it.

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Re:Tesla Model 3 Ramp Up Aims to Compete with BMW 3 and Merc... by aoeu345 on Tuesday March 28, 2017 @12:24PM (#13977978)

To be fair, in this case it is apples to apples. The average car consumer does not weigh in the electric component with so much weight to overlook poor interior quality. Tesla's cars must be on the same level if they are to win the public's heart.

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Re:Tesla Model 3 Ramp Up Aims to Compete with BMW 3 and Merc... by TomMarius on Tuesday March 28, 2017 @01:16PM (#13978482)

Why does it matter? The customer of this segment doesn't really care about the engine.

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